Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 5710.3
12. Language: If the proposed agreement will be in one or more foreign languages, the
Department of State's Office of Language Services must certify that the English and foreign
language text are equally authentic.
13. Signature Headings: The signature headings must be single-spaced in capital letters and
followed by a colon. Titles are not included and the names of the individuals signing are not
typed on the agreement. Individuals should sign below the signature block. Examples are
given below:
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
THE REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS:
Or if the agreement is between agencies or departments:
FOR THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE BARBADOS DEFENSE
COAST GUARD
FORCE
13) Table of examples of binding and non-binding language:
Language that May
Language that May
Indicate an Intention to
Indicate an Intention Not
be Legally Bound
to be Legally Bound
Plan to, intend, expect,
Shall, will, agree, commit
anticipate should, may
Understanding, statement,
Commitment, agreement
declaration
Participants, countries,
Parties, party
institutions,
sides
Agreement, treaty,
Statement, arrangement,
convention, protocol
mechanism
Date activities commence,
Entry into force
today's date
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